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Zombie Dust

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Grapefruit and pine lead, tropical fruit sits underneath and a resinous edge runs through it: Zombie Dust is a hop-forward pale ale that the brewery calls intensely hopped and undead. Created with friends from the comic industry, it debuted in 2010 with artwork by Tim Seeley. 6.5% ABV, 62 IBU, available year-round and brewed in Munster, Indiana.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter62 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinoushoppypiney
resinous
hoppy
piney
citrusy
tropical
fruity
Aroma
The nose immediately strikes with aggressive grapefruit and pine notes, backed by a pronounced resinous character from well-integrated noble hops.
also:clean,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zombie Dust

◎ Appearance

Zombie Dust presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation visible throughout the glass. The head is dense and off-white, clinging to the glass walls with firm lacing as you drink. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, with a light, luminous quality characteristic of well-crafted pale ales.

golden-ambercleardense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose immediately strikes with aggressive grapefruit and pine notes, backed by a pronounced resinous character from well-integrated noble hops. Beneath these assertive top notes lie layers of tropical fruit—mango and citrus—that add complexity without overwhelming the primary hop expression. The overall aromatic profile is clean and crisp, with minimal yeast esters or malt sweetness.

grapefruit, pineresinoustropical fruithop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and pine bitterness that immediately establishes the hop-centric character, followed by a wave of tropical fruit flavors that provide depth and texture. The mid-palate maintains clean bitterness with a resinous edge, while subtle malt backbone—present but restrained—prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The 62 IBUs are well-balanced against the 6.5% ABV, delivering genuine bite without harshness.

citrus, pinetropical fruitresinous bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering grapefruit and pine notes that fade gradually rather than abruptly. A subtle resinous dryness persists on the palate, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry finishlingering citruscrisp aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
82
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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